Reimagining luxury living for
India’s design leaders and enhance overall customer experience
Mumbai, December 10, 2025 : Liebherr Appliances India Pvt. Ltd, part of the €14.6 billion
Liebherr Group – the global leader in premium home refrigeration renowned for
its innovation and precision engineering, in partnership with News18 Network,
hosted Innovate & Evolve – Privé, an exclusive experiential evening that
brought together India’s leading architects, interior designers, real estate
visionaries, hospitality leaders, and luxury tastemakers. The event provided a
premium platform for networking, thought leadership, and dialogue, exploring
how design, innovation, and craftsmanship are redefining modern living and
aspirational luxury homes in India.
Kapil Agarwal, Managing Director –
Sales India, Liebherr Appliances India, set the tone for the evening by
reflecting on India’s dynamic growth and Liebherr’s journey in shaping the
future of refrigeration. He highlighted the company’s global legacy, founded by
Dr. Hans Liebherr, and its precision-led German engineering with manufacturing
across Germany, Austria, Bulgaria, Malaysia, and India. Speaking about the
brand’s vision for India, he remarked, “India is changing at an unprecedented
pace, and so are consumer expectations. At Liebherr, our purpose is simple—use
real innovation to make everyday life easier. Whether it is mist-based
freshness systems, intuitive hands-free operations, or intelligent solutions
like Hot-to-Cool, our focus is to bring global advancements to Indian homes
while deeply understanding how India lives, cooks, and grows.” He further
emphasised the country’s rising discretionary spending, the shift toward
premium living, and the importance of seamlessly integrating technology into
modern design and architecture.
The evening featured a Liebherr
Foundational Fireside chat with Steffen Nagel, Managing Director Sales and
Marketing Appliance Division–Liebherr Appliances, and Roman Schaefer, Head
of Business Area India Appliances Division-Liebherr Appliances, in
conversation with CNBC-TV18’s Manisha Gupta, discussing engineering precision,
sustainability, and consumer-first innovation. Their exchange explored how
global innovation is contextualised for India, the future of refrigeration for
home chefs and health-conscious consumers, design-forward appliances for luxury
residences, and the growing role of automation and digitalisation in
kitchens.
Steffen Nagel highlighted
Liebherr’s responsibility toward sustainable engineering, stating, “The
refrigerator is the only appliance that runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week,
which makes our responsibility toward energy efficiency even more meaningful.
At Liebherr, we engineer every product with long-term sustainability in mind,
combining precision, durability, and innovation to reduce consumption while
elevating everyday living.”
Roman Schaefer emphasised India’s
strategic importance to Liebherr, noting, “India is one of the fastest-growing
markets in the world and a core part of our global growth story. Indian
consumers have pushed us to rethink, adapt, and engineer appliances
specifically for their needs, supported by a strong local partner network. This
market keeps us agile, customer-centric, and ultimately strengthens Liebherr’s
global strategy.”
Another session of fireside
conversations continued with Abhinandan Lodha, Chairman, House of
Abhinandan Lodha (HoAL), centred around the theme “From Square Feet
to Smart Living – Why tomorrow’s luxury is engineered, not embellished.” He
spoke about the evolution of Indian homeownership, the shift from traditional
notions of luxury to technology-enabled living, and how next-generation homes
will be defined by intelligent design, sustainability, and seamless integration
of smart infrastructure. His insights reflected the aspirations of a rapidly
modernising India and the growing demand for thoughtful, future-ready living
spaces.
An engaging panel moderated by
CNBC-TV18’s Manisha Gupta included Rajiv Mishra (Architect & Urban Planner;
Principal, Sir J.J. College of Architecture), Sumisha Gilotra (Editor,
Architect & Interiors India), Brinda Miller (Chairperson, Kala Ghoda
Festival), Nisha JamVwal (Celebrity Columnist, Equal Rights Activist &
Luxury Brand Consultant), and Neelam Sonavane (Chief Design Officer, Bonito
Design). The panellists discussed the evolving meaning of luxury, the
integration of AI and technology for comfort and personalisation, and the
balance of tradition and modernity in shaping India’s urban design language.
They also underscored how brands like Liebherr, with their innovation-driven
and design-led appliances, are integral to future-ready homes.
The evening also featured A
Special conversation with Sussanne Khan, Founder & Creative Director of The
Charcoal Project & Farah Khan Ali, Founder and CEO of Farah Khan Fine
Jewellery, on “Designing Modern Luxury – Where innovation meets personal
expression.” Their dialogue explored how emotion, identity, and artistry
shape contemporary living spaces, and how materials, light, colour, and
technology work together to create immersive and meaningful design experiences.
Their perspectives added depth and credibility to the event, reinforcing the
connection between aesthetic expression and intelligent functionality—key
pillars of Liebherr’s design philosophy.
The event concluded with
entertainment segments and a curated networking dinner, celebrating creativity,
culture, and collaboration among India’s top minds in architecture, design,
real estate, hospitality, and lifestyle. Innovate & Evolve – Privé,
powered by Liebherr and presented by News18 Network, continues to be a premier
experiential platform celebrating visionary ideas, breakthrough design, luxury
craftsmanship, and the evolving aspirations of modern India, sparking dialogue
on the future of living.
About Liebherr Appliances
Liebherr Appliances is a globally
renowned premium home appliance brand, celebrated for its German engineering,
innovative design, and commitment to sustainability. With a comprehensive
product portfolio, a presence across the world, and a dedicated approach to
elevating standards, Liebherr continues to shape the future of home
refrigeration and beyond.
Liebherr Appliances India is part
of the global Liebherr Group — a diversified industrial conglomerate with a
multi-billion-dollar valuation and operations across 13 product segments in
over 100 countries. As a global leader in refrigeration and engineering
excellence, Liebherr Appliances operates five state-of-the-art manufacturing
facilities worldwide, including its dedicated Indian plant in Chhatrapati
Sambhajinagar.
In India, Liebherr Appliances has
steadily built a strong position in the premium refrigeration category,
particularly in the Direct Cool (DC) and Top Mount (TM) segments. With an
expanding portfolio, Liebherr has aligned its offerings with the evolving needs
of Indian households, combining European precision with features specifically
designed for Indian usage patterns.
Building on this momentum,
Liebherr Appliances India Pvt. Ltd. has significantly expanded its product
range. The Top Mount portfolio has grown to 32 SKUs with 10 finishes,
introducing innovations like lever-handle effortless door opening and Hot to
Cool technology that allows storage of freshly boiled milk and other products.
In the Direct Cool segment, Liebherr has expanded its offerings to 9 SKUs
across multiple capacities, featuring hands-free opening that enhances
convenience for multitasking.
The launch of its fully integrated
European range marks a key milestone in bringing Liebherr’s global design and
technology leadership to India. Focused on discerning consumers who seek
aesthetic refinement, intelligent functionality, and sustainable performance,
Liebherr Appliances India continues to elevate everyday living with its
premium, engineering-led refrigeration solutions.
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appliances: Innovation and quality
